American Idol News

American Idol News

Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan: potential 'American Idol 4' guest judges?
May 11, 2004
Goodbye, Monterey Pop ... hello, American Idol?
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 8"
May 10, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the eighth installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
'American Idol 3' CD sells only 55% of 'Idol 2' units in debut but places #10
May 8, 2004
At least one of the following is true: (1) the American Idol franchise on the wane; (2) the Idol 3 cast is less appealing than the Idol 2 cast; or (3) soul classics are less appealing to the Idol audience than love songs or greatest moments. But which one(s)?
Clay AIken's 'Solitaire' / 'The Way' leads U.S. singles sales for seventh straight week
May 7, 2004
If Shakespeare had written about Clay Aiken instead of Richard III, we might have had the line, "Airplay! Airplay! My kingdom for some airplay!"
George Huff becomes the eighth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
May 6, 2004
American Idol got into the swing of things Tuesday night, as the remaining five finalists performed songs from the Big Band Era. During last night's live results show, it was announced that George Huff was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes. On Tuesday night, Huff sang "What A Wonderful World" and "Cheek To Cheek." The eighth finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Huff will return to his hometown of New Orleans, LA. Only four finalists remain, one of whom will be the next American Idol!
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 7"
May 1, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the seventh installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
John Stevens becomes the seventh 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 29, 2004
American Idol grooved to a Latin beat on Tuesday night, as the remaining six finalists performed songs previously recorded by Gloria Estefan, backed live by her band, the Miami Sound Machine. Estefan joined the judges Tuesday in critiquing the performances. Then, during last night's live results show, it was announced that John Stevens, who sang "Music of My Heart" on Tuesday, was eliminated from the American Idol competition.
Elton John calls 'American Idol' voting "incredibly racist"
April 28, 2004
The tempest over Jennifer Hudson's surprising ouster from Fox's American Idol 3 reached new levels Tuesday when, according to Reuters, rock star Elton John called the vote "incredibly racist."
Buzz over Jennifer Hudson's ouster from 'American Idol 3' continues
April 26, 2004
The shocking ouster of 22-year-old Jennifer Hudson from Fox's American Idol 3 continues to create buzz among fans of the show.
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 6"
April 26, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the sixth installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.